Melissa A. Ricker, PA
- Physician Assistant
- Internal Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine
Contact
Atrium Health Provider
Accepts New Patients
Treats Only Adults
“I am passionate about family education during the most critical time in an individual or their family's life. This specialty is a fulfilling balance of saving the life of the critically ill and promoting patient and family-centered engagement at the end of life.”
Ricker is a board-certified physician assistant. She serves as physician assistant fellowship director of Atrium Health’s Center for Advanced Practice.
Ricker completed her physician assistant training at East Carolina University and a residency at WakeMed Health and Hospitals.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, playing the piano, taking her Wrangler off-roading and spending time with her cat.